Head to head
Caterpillar D3G LGP vs Kubota KX030-4
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,370kg and has 40kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,370kg.
- Engine power: the Caterpillar D3G LGP has 40kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3G LGP | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 17,160lb (7,784kg) | 2790 kg |
| Engine power | 77hp gross / 70hp net at 2200rpm | 17.7 kw |
| Blade capacity | 2yd3, 10.4ft wide, 20.7in cutting depth | - |
| Ground pressure | 4.24psi | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D3G LGP, Kubota KX030-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3G LGP if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,370kg
- you want one that has 40kW more power
A small dozer for landscaping, site clearance and grading jobs too tight for a bigger machine. The LGP tracks spread its weight for work on soft ground such as landfill or wet fields.
Listed by
- Hayes Gate Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3G LGP and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Caterpillar D3G LGP is the bigger machine by 14,370kg and has 40kW more power. The Caterpillar D3G LGP is a small low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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